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Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Rare Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) copper spiny lobster sculpture (okimono), with articulated jizai (hinged) legs, body and antennae. Signed underneath Myochin. Scale model is accurately portrayed with all the anatomical characteristics of a real spiny lobster. Measures ca 38cm wide with antennae (body ca 18cm) x 10cm deep x 7cm high, weight 150g (with wooden box).
Excellent condition and patina – no damage or repairs.
Articulated Okinomo like this lobster were crafted and used as examples by highly skilled metal artisans to demonstrate their arms and armour making capabilities to prospective Daimyo and Samurai clients. From the 17th century, the production of articulated (jizai) models began in the relatively peaceful Edo era (1600-1868) in Japan. During this period the master metal craftsmen – notably the Myochin family – who made the samurai armour turned to the production of these collectors’ items. Articulated works of art typically represent crustaceans and insects, but als...o birds, fish, snakes and mythical animals such as dragons.
Internal Reference: AD1183
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1161318
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 7cm (2.8inches)Width is 38cm (15.0inches)Depth is 10cm (3.9inches)
Antique SA1161318 shown on this page was made in 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1910
ANTIQUE SA1161318
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07975 614592
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